This box lives at How To Do Research > Integrating & Citing Information > Citing Sources
It is included on the:
- Citing Sources page of the English Comp Canvas Module
- Citing Sources page of the Citations Canvas Module
- Citation page of the Nursing Library Module Canvas Module
Why Cite Sources?
You must always cite the information you use in a paper or project. There are many reasons for citing sources beyond your instructor's requirements for the project:
- It allows the reader to verify sources for themselves.
- It boosts credibility and support for your arguments.
- It gives credit to the author or source of the work.
- It helps you avoid plagiarism.
APA Citation Style
This box lives at How To Do Research > Integrating & Citing Information > APA Style
It is included on the
- Citation Styles - APA Citation Style page of the Citations Canvas Module
- Citation page of the Nursing Library Module Canvas Module
APA Style is set by the American Psychological Association. It's most often used by scholars in the social sciences.
Read on to learn more about how to organize and format citations in APA Style.
Avoiding Plagiarism
This box lives at How To Do Research > Integrating & Citing Information > Avoiding Plagiarism
It is included on the
- Avoiding Plagiarism page of the English Comp Canvas Module
- What is Plagiarism page of Instructions for Paste and Spellcheck the Plagiarism module
- Citation page of the Nursing Library Module Canvas Module
- Plagiarism page of the Dimensions/Connections Canvas Module
What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else's words or ideas and trying to pass them off as your own. Even if it's accidental, plagiarism is a serious violation of academic integrity.
Citation practices vary across cultures, and what’s considered plagiarism in the U.S. academic context may differ from norms elsewhere. For international students, this can be surprising and confusing. You're not alone! Many domestic students also find citation challenging. Learning the expectations here will help you succeed.
To help you understand what plagiarism can look like in context, here are some common examples of plagiarism:
- Turning in someone else's work as your own, whether it's written by a friend, produced by an AI tool, or copied from another source.
- Copying words, images, or ideas from someone else without proper citation.
- Quoting from a source without using quotation marks.
- Giving incorrect information about a source.
- Paraphrasing from a source without giving credit.
- Reusing your own work for multiple assignments without permission.